StoneBridge Church // Sermon of the Week

Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.

Be thankful.

Let the Word of Christ dwell richly in your heart.

Whatever you do, do in the name of Jesus.

Because of who Jesus is and what He has done we can be in relationship with Him and it changes our statue before God and changes our heart.

There is a rhythm to life of work, rest and relationships. We all need to be in relationships with people who love God and love us. Small groups are a great way of connecting and forming these relationships.

It is impossible to obey Jesus without first dying (our sinful nature) and rising with Him. As we live in Christ we are to set our minds on things above. We have 4 options with our thoughts: dwell, dissect, divulge, dismiss.

As Christians, we often approach God based on what we've done versus what He has done-which is not grace and leads to judgment of others.

When we feel helpless due to our circumstances, it can lead us to feel hopeless...unless we are trusting in the Living Hope.

We have a sinful nature that leads us to do sinful acts. But through Christ, our sinful nature is cut off and dies and we can live in Him and all of the fullness that He brings: Hope, freedom, life, grace, reconciliation, forgiveness, peace, provision, integration, all good things.

Be careful that you are not taken captive by the hollow and empty philosophies of this world, but rather, remain and abide in Jesus and He will fill us in every way.

It is important that we recognize that Jesus is Lord over all. And as our Lord we must follow Him and continue to live in Him be being rooted in Him, built up in Him, and strengthened by Him.

A tool to help us "continue to live in Him" is a life rule.

As we do the things we are called to there will be labor involved, but we are to do it in the strength God provides. The Holy Spirit is our fuel. Jesus is our source.